The Southwest Nova Street Crime Enforcement Unit has charged a man with multiple offences after executing a search warrant at a home in West Paradise on Sept. 17. Photo by Jason Malloy /Annapolis Valley RegisterArticle contentA West Paradise man is facing 11 charges after police executed a search warrant on Sept. 17.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentDuring the search at a home in the 100 block of Gravel Pit Road, RCMP officers seized imitation firearms, two rifle magazines, a pellet gun, a Taser, two motor bikes and a motor bike frame with altered vehicle identification numbers, a Sept. 19 RCMP news release said.Article contentArticle contentOfficers arrested a man and a woman at the home.Article contentArticle contentMatthew Benjamin Brooks, 38, was charged with two counts each of possession of stolen property over $5,000 and altering a vehicle identification number on a motor vehicle. He was also charged with possession of a prohibited weapon for dangerous purpose, possession of a prohibited weapon without a license, possession of a prohibited weapon knowing it is unlawful, possession of a prohibited weapon while prohibited, careless storage of a prohibited weapon, resisting arrest and breach of a release order.Article contentBrooks appeared in Digby provincial court on Sept. 18 and was released on conditions. He is scheduled to return to court on Oct. 6.Article contentThe woman was released without charge.Article contentThe Southwest Nova Street Crime Enforcement Unit, Annapolis District RCMP, emergency response team, police dog services, and the explosives disposal unit were involved in the search.Article content
RCMP seize imitation firearms, two motor bikes during West Paradise search
